ABC Company has correctly computed its economic order quantity at 1,000 units; however, management feels it would rather order in quantities of 1,500 units. How should ABC’s total annual purchase order cost and total annual carrying cost for an order quantity of 1,500 units compare to the respective amounts for an order quantity of 1,000 units? A. Lower purchase order cost and lower carrying cost B. Lower purchase order cost and higher carrying cost C. Higher purchase order cost and higher carrying cost D. Higher purchase order cost and lower carrying costs

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ABC Company has correctly computed its economic order quantity at 1,000 units; however, management feels it would rather order in quantities of 1,500 units. How should ABC’s total annual purchase order cost and total annual carrying cost for an order quantity of 1,500 units compare to the respective amounts for an order quantity of 1,000 units? A. Lower purchase order cost and lower carrying cost B. Lower purchase order cost and higher carrying cost C. Higher purchase order cost and higher carrying cost D. Higher purchase order cost and lower carrying costs
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